Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Prime Controls; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO

ESOP

401k matching

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. in Orlando is seeking an Automation Technician to set up, configure, start-up, and troubleshoot instrumentation, wiring, controls, and PLCs.

You will review plans and schematics, connect instruments, calibrate equipment, and perform basic PLC/HMI programming. The role includes on-site work, service calls, and occasional after-hours support, with emphasis on hands-on electrical and control system tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to use hand tools, pressure pumps, and electrical meters of all types.
• 4+ years of related experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI software.
• Fiber certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, start-up, and troubleshoot instrumentation, wiring, controls, and PLCs.
• Review plans and schematics to understand objectives and functions.
• Connect instruments and verify proper operation.
• Set up instrumentation at job sites and calibrate per specifications.
• Perform basic PLC and HMI programming tasks.
• Troubleshoot problems during start-up and adjust programming as needed.
• May perform service calls and on-call after-hours support.
• Contribute to submittals, specification reviews, and drawings.

Skills

MS Office

Tools

PLC software

HMI software

Job description

Automation Technician

Location: US-FL-Orlando

ID: 2026-2082

Category: Technicians

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote Work: No

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

What You Will Do

As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for setting up, configuring, start-ups, and troubleshooting instrumentation, wiring, controls, and PLCs.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Learns site operational processes to understand desired objectives and functions of instrumentation and controls. Reviews plans and schematics.
• Connects instruments and confirms proper operation.
• Sets up instrumentation at job sites. Configures instruments using calibration, start-up reports, documentation, schematics, and manufacturers' specifications.
• Performs basic PLC and HMI programming tasks.
• During the start-up phase of system implementation, performs electrical terminations and testing to assure that wiring and controls are properly installed and performing the correct functions.
• Verifies and test all points of the design layout.
• Troubleshoots problems during start-up. Repair often involves review and adjustments to programming where necessary.
• May perform service calls. Performs work orders during the day as well as "on-call" periods for after-hours support. Troubleshoots wiring, equipment, and PLC/HMI code.
• Contributes to projects, such as submittals, specification review, and assessment of drawings and schematics.

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• 3+ years of related experience
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Must be able to use hand tools, pressure pumps, and electrical meters of all types.

The Preferred

• 4+ years of related experience
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI software
• Fiber certification

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Generous PTO
• Numerous culture events
• ESOP
• 401k matching and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.